Kobe Bryant discusses the Lakers’ win over the Thunder in Game 3. LOS ANGELES — Kobe Bryant made 18 free throws without a miss and scored 14 of his 36 points in the fourth quarter, and the Los Angeles Lakers rallied late for a 99-96 victory over Oklahoma City in Game 3 on Friday night, slicing the Thunder’s second-round series lead to 2-1. Metta World Peace swiped the ball from Kevin Durant and hit two free throws with 12.9 seconds ...
Tigers ace two outs from third career no-hitter before Pirates’ Harrison’s 9th-inning single Detroit’s Justin Verlander acknowledges the fans after throwing a one-hitter against Pittsburgh on Friday. updated 11:51 p.m.
LOS ANGELES — When Daymond Langkow beat Jonathan Quick on a breakaway and celebrated Phoenix’s first lead in the Western Conference finals, captain Dustin Brown was almost curious how his Los Angeles Kings would respond to the first serious adversity they have faced in weeks. Their answer told Brown that this unbelievable bunch of Kings is almost ready to play for the Stanley Cup. Anze Kopitar scored the tying breakaway goal just 2:07 later, Dwight King added the winner early ...
Sweep? Los Angeles defeats Phoenix 2-1 to take 3-0 lead in Western Conference finals updated 11:52 p.m. ET May 17, 2012 LOS ANGELES – Dwight King scored the tiebreaking goal early in the third period, Jonathan Quick made 18 saves, and the Los Angeles Kings rolled to the brink of their first Stanley Cup final in 19 years with a 2-1 victory over the Phoenix Coyotes on Thursday night.
Updated: May 17, 2012, 1:41 AM ET TORONTO — Brett Lawrie heard the penalty, then expressed just one regret about his tantrum: that his batting helmet bounced up and hit an umpire. Major League Baseball suspended Lawrie for four games and fined him an undisclosed amount Wednesday, a day after the Toronto third baseman got into an altercation with umpire Bill Miller. Lawrie appealed and can play until there is a hearing, which could be held next week via video ...
Garnett, Pierce, Rondo each log double-doubles in 107-91 Game 3 victory updated 11:20 p.m. ET May 16, 2012 PHILADELPHIA – Kevin Garnett yapped his way down the court after huge baskets and clearly enjoyed taking it to the 76ers. Rajon Rondo pushed the ball and relentlessly attacked the lane. Paul Pierce gutted out a knee injury and grinded his way to the free throw line. Boston hears the whispers that it’s too weary and too old to win another championship.
SAN ANTONIO — So much for getting rusty: The San Antonio Spurs did not miss a beat after a weeklong break, extending a winning streak that few NBA teams have ever sustained in the playoffs. The weary Los Angeles Clippers looked just beaten — and making matters worse, they are even a tiny more beat-up than when they got here. Tim Duncan had 26 points and 10 rebounds following an eight-day layoff for the top-seeded Spurs, who wore down Los ...
Quick makes 24 saves in 4-0 shutout as LA wins NHL record ninth straight road playoff game As Coyotes goalie Mike Smith, far right, sprays water on his neck, the Kings celebrate after Jeff Carter’s goal Tuesday.
Celtics point guard Rajon Rondo (9) dumps off the ball as he is pressured by 76ers small… Andre Iguodala held Paul Pierce to 1-6 shooting and forced four turnovers when he guarded the Celtics all-star forward in Game 2.
Rookie Kreider, Girardi each notch goal, assist in 3-0 victory The Rangers celebrate after Dan Girardi scored in the third period of New York’s 3-0 victory over New Jersey in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals Monday. updated 11:20 p.m.